The Next Level

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLive from Chicago, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest wave of Trump pardons, the rising authoritarian behavior from GOP leaders, and the Democratic Party's identity crisis. Also, who is the worst (and best?) cabinet member so far, and what comes next?Join Tim and Sarah in DC with John Lovett in June 6th for their Free Andry fundraiser and live show during WorldPride. Tickets and more information at TheBulwark.com/events.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss the extensive corruption of President Donald Trump's Middle East business dealings, Republicans' focus on state and local tax deductions while letting democracy burn, and the latest revelations on former President Joe Biden being old while in office (who knew?).Buy tickets to our May 29 live show in Nashville with Rep. Justin Jones (D-Tennessee), Tennessee Holler editor Justin Kanew, and our own Nashvillian Lauren Egan here.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang talk about the latest on President Trump's obsession with owning Canada and Greenland, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's based first meeting in the White House, the administration‘s cruel immigration agenda, and DOGE's complete failure.Buy tickets to our live show in Nashville with TN Rep. Justin Jones, TN Holler's editor Justin Kanew and our own Lauren Egan (May 29) here.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comOn this bonus episode of The Next Level, it's a very special AMA with JVL, Tim and Sarah, who got together to take your questions. They cover Trump's cryptocurrency venture, the staggering grift it entails, and its entanglement with foreign governments, as well as why Sarah wants to get Trump down to 32 percent favorability, specifically. They also debate the viability of third parties, the best ways for listeners to stay engaged (mentally and politically), how to talk to kids and family about the state of American politics, and what specific actions people can take to resist Trumpism.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang bask in the utterly abysmal first quarter of President Trump's second presidency. Plus, they react to Gretchen Whitmer and Hakeem Jefferies not understanding the authoritarian moment we're in, and advise Democrats how they can capitalize on just how unpopular Trump will be come 2028.Buy tickets to our live shows in Chicago with Adam Kinzinger (May 28) and Nashville with TN Rep. Justin Jones, TN Holler's editor Justin Kanew and our own Lauren Egan (May 29) here.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang break down the latest developments in the market, and how it's sent the Trump administration into panic mode. Plus, Trump loses grounds in new immigration polling, Tesla might be unsalvageable, and Pete Buttigieg takes on the manosphere.Buy tickets to our live shows in Chicago (May 28) and Nashville (May 29) here.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang dive into the constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, against the ruling of SCOTUS, Democrats planning a trip to El Salvador to demand the Maryland man's release, Harvard University's refusal to fold to Trump's defunding threats, and Elon Musk's continually disturbing mission to impregnate different women.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump has no idea what he's doing, and America's financial standing in the world, as well as the security that comes with it, is forever diminished.Note: Today's episode of TNL was recorded before President Trump rescinded some of his tariffs, which the GOP then claimed was part of his brilliant plan all along. We think this commentary on the chaos, economic uncertainty and long term consequences of Trump's tariffs still stands. Enjoy!Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss President Donald Trump's ridiculous "Liberation Day" declaration and the foolish harm his tariffs will cause, the results of yesterday's Wisconsin election, Sen. Cory Booker's new filibuster record, and more!Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein fills in for Sarah to talk with JVL and Tim about the continued fallout of the Trump administration's Signal group chat, with newly released texts detailing the “attack plans.” Plus, Tesla's brand disintegration continues and Vice President JD Vance gets roped into accompanying his wife, Usha, to Greenland.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim, Sarah, and JVL were in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend to give their thoughts on how Donald Trump's second presidency is going. Long story short, it's all so much worse than they expected.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss President Trump's bonkers interview with Laura Ingraham, his obsession with making Canada the 51st state, his call with Vladimir Putin, Federal Trade Commission firings, and how Sen. Chuck Schumer is not meeting the moment as Minority Leader.Plus, what happens when Bad JVL meets Bad Tim & Sarah?Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang's all in person this week! They talk the state of the stock market, President Trump's expected invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, the arrest of Columbia University protestor Mahmoud Khalil, Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast, Pete Buttigieg announcing he won't run for Michigan's open Senate seat, and more!Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang break down the administration's shameful abandonment of Ukraine, and speak to how our allies can no longer trust the United StatesThey also discuss Trump's joint address to Congress, Sen. Elissa Slotkin's response, Gavin Newsom's new podcast, whether tariffs will actually stick around this time, and Sen. Lindsey Graham “joking” about Trump 2028.Get tickets for our live Phoenix show here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwark-eventsWatch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang break down the bomb threat they experienced at the Principles First Summit. They also discuss the White House announcing they'll decide which journalists are in the press pool, the access Elon Musk now has to the government's data, the House GOP's budget resolution, and how some MAGA voters are angry DOGE eliminated their jobs.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell and Tim Miller sound the alarm on America's political future. Are we ready for what's coming? Watch now.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe United States is one of the bad guys now, with Donald Trump publicly calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator. The gang reacts to the idea of America as a hero in the world shattering before their eyes.Plus, Elon Musk does a joint interview with Trump on Hannity's show and the Free Press's Bari Weiss pisses off her MAGA following by lightly criticizing the far right.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang react the startling deterioration of our government under Elon Musk's shadow presidency, and question what hold Musk has over Donald Trump that's preventing Trump's ego from firing him. When will the negative impact of DOGE be felt by the electorate that put Trump back into office? And will they just blame Democrats?Plus, inflation is up again under Trump and the White House goes after the Associated Press for continuing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico by its name.Watch, listen and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comWe're two and a half weeks into the second Trump administration, and it already feels like a century has passed. All of Donald Trump's nominees are getting confirmed, and Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to our government institutions. The gang rip apart Trump, Musk, the GOP, the bad billionaires, and the “Uncommitted” movement in this super-sized episode!Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang went live Wednesday night to discuss RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing, the farce that was the questioning from Republicans, Trump's funding freeze debacle, the first White House press briefing, and whether any of these things matter one bit.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The gang react to his first three days, the resigned vibe from Democrats, the capitulation from Republicans over Trump's sweeping Jan. 6 pardons, and Trump's flurry of executive orders, which some (Tim) might describe as a bukkake.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss the hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth and the changing "norms" in Joe Biden's final week in office, as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration that Michelle Obama has decided to skip, plus the TikTok ban that could really happen.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss Aileen Cannon continuing to be a completely stooge for Donald Trump by ordering Merrick Garland not to release Jack Smith's report on the incoming president. They also unpack President Joe Biden's latest interview and Trump's insane desires to bring Canada and Greenland into the United States.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss the GOP's plans to investigate Liz Cheney, Elon Musk potentially causing a government shutdown before Donald Trump's new term has even begun, and Bret Stephens renouncing the Never Trump title. Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang talk Sen. Joni Ernst folding to MAGA on Pete Hegseth's nomination, Donald Trump already acting like president, the shocking amount of support for alleged murderer Luigi Mangione, and Kimberly Guilfoyle getting offered Ambassador to Greece amid her breakup with Donald Trump Jr.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah joins Tim and JVL fresh off a heated panel at the Dealbook Summit with Kevin McCarthy, Kellyanne Conway, Anita Dunn and more. The gang also discuss Pete Hegseth's potentially doomed nomination for Secretary of Defense, the possibility of Ron DeSantis replacing him, Lara Trump becoming the senator for Florida, and Donald Trump's concepts of a plan to end the war in Ukraine.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDonald Trump won by aligning with cranks like RFK Jr. Should the Dems follow suit to win? Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace's bullying of her new trans-coworker and the latest ridiculous picks to join the Trump administration.Sam Stein fills in for Sarah on today's episode!Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss Donald Trump's "joke" the the House GOP that it's possible he'll run for a third term. Plus, Trump's insane cabinet nominees, the mistakes of Merrick Garland and Elon Musk's weird, and potentially doomed, relationship with Trump.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIt's been three days since Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris to be our 47th president. The gang attempts to start to unravel the question of what the Democratic Party must do to win working class voters, and debate what type of insanity we should root for from a second Trump term.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang assemble for their last official episode before the election on Tuesday. They give their final thoughts on where the race is at, alongside discussion on the closing arguments of both candidates and President Joe Biden's gaffe last night.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comAfter a long break, Jonathan V. Last and A.B. Stoddard return to the void to react to Donald Trump claiming to have a secret with Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. Are they going to try and stop a Kamala Harris victory in the House?Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang reacts to the revelations that Gen. John Kelly, Donald Trump's former chief of staff during his administration, believe the former president is a fascist and admired Adolf Hitler's generals.This should be the October surprise, but the media seems incapable of treating it with the time and gravity the news requires. Meanwhile, Trump's defenders claim Kelly to be a liar or minimize the disqualifying nature of the general's testimony.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang talks Donald Trump's bizarre town hall that turned into a concert, and how it presents the clearest closing argument for Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign: the man's lost his marbles.Plus the media's insufficient job holding Trump and his surrogates, like Gov. Glenn Youngkin, accountable, and insights into Tim's interview with tech bro Jason Calacanis.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMAGA's lies about hurricanes affecting the U.S. are as ridiculous as they are dangerous, leading some in the GOP to try to debunk the false reality their party created. Plus, Bob Woodward's new book contains disturbing allegations of Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin, both during and since his time in the White House, and Sarah gives some insights into her recent Nevada focus groups.Details for our Bulwark Live Swing State Swing tour are coming soon to TheBulwark.com/events.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLet's be honest, the gang loathes JD Vance with a burning passion and wanted Tim Walz destroy him. Instead, Walz was Mr. Midwest Nice. Did he miss an opportunity? Or was it exactly what the Harris campaign needed? Plus, the gang give their thoughts on the International Longshoremen's Association's strike and Judge Aileen Cannon getting another case related to Donald Trump.Details for our Bulwark Live Swing State Swing tour are coming soon to TheBulwark.com/events. Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss Gov. Tim Walz's lack of media appearances compared to Sen. JD Vance, Vice President Kamala Harris's media strategy, Sen. Mitt Romney continuing to not endorse Harris, despite being fearful of Donald Trump's wrath, and the ethics of online gambling!Watch, listen and leave a comment.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comPost-debate movement is looking promising for Vice President Harris. Is the race still a tossup? It could come down to turnout between Harris's newly enthused electorate and Donald Trump's disgruntled male voters. Plus, the Trump campaign's continued repugnant smears on Haitian migrants is having real-life consequences the ticket just doesn't seem to care about.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comVice President Kamala Harris exceeded all expectations during her debate against a beta Donald Trump. The gang breaks down their thoughts on the debate, swing voter reactions, and potential ways it could affect the race. Plus, Tim gives some insight into his time in the spin room post-debate, including the fiery interactions with Sen. Lindsey Graham and other pro-Trump personalities.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

The gang talk what Kamala Harris needs to do in her debate against Trump to reignite her momentum, Republicans who want Donald Trump to lose to save their party, political yards signs and more!Check out Tim's video on Harris's “accent changes” here: Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebulwark.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIt's been a month since all three of our gang have recorded the show together, so they're delving deep into the state of the presidential race now that the DNC has concluded. Plus, Tim, Sarah and JVL all get their own rant on what's infuriated them in politics.We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information a…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comApparently, this is the week for so-called moderate Republicans to come out and voice their support for Trump, despite no one asking them too. This included former Sen. Richard Burr, who finds no contradiction between a vote for Trump and his vote to impeach him for Jan. 6.Plus, what's the best case scenario for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, and how likely is it we'll get it in November. And JVL, back from vacation, gives his thoughts on Trump's apparent meltdown and the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Harris's VP.Sam Stein subs in for Sarah on this weeks episode.We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go to TheBulwark.com/events.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the audio edition.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comVice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, and everyone but Never-Trump Republicans is happy! Plus, Donald Trump makes an insane Truth Social post where he fantasizes about President Joe Biden getting back into the race.We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go to TheBulwark.com/events.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the audio edition.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comA.B. Stoddard and guest host Sam Stein talk Trump's latest unstable, politically stupid decisions, including insulting Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in a must-win state.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe campaign has completely turned on its head after Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party's nominee. She's got the right message, the right mentality, and an excited base that could propel her to a win against Donald Trump in November.The Trump campaign, by the way, is completely panicking, as shown by its public shunning of Project 2025 and second guessing of Sen. JD Vance as Trump's running mate.Plus, the gang weighs in on the veepstakes and, spoiler alert, they're all on the same page when it comes to who should join the ticket!We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go to TheBulwark.com/events.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comPresident Biden stepping off the ticket and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris has led to a huge vibe shift with Democrats. Can Harris ride this wave to November? What are her strengths and weaknesses? And who should she pick as her own veep?We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go t…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIt's Monday and everything is... not terrible? On today's episode of The Dark Side, Jonathan V. Last and A.B Stoddard discuss the brightness of optimism and hope with Kamala Harris' new campaign and potential presidency as fundraising and endorsements come pouring in.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe Republican Nation convention is underway, and every former critic still in the party, from Donald Trump's new veep JD Vance to Nikki, is bending the knee in a show of unity. Plus, the Biden campaign continues to go after critics in the part who think he should step aside, even as the map to victory continues to shrink.We're heading to Dallas on Sept…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIn some concerning ways, President Biden has taken a page out of Donald Trump's book some in his party pressure him to leave the ticket, and a few of his supporters are attacking anyone opposed to his place atop the Democratic ticket.At the same time, some Democrats who publicly, and accurately, call another Trump term a serious threat to democracy don'…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comPresident Biden is digging in, forcefully denying he will step off the ticket and telling doubters to get on board. Will his gambit save his nomination, or is he fighting the inevitable?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comVoters, not just pundits and donors, are in a panic over whether President Joe Biden should remain atop the ticket, with more and more Americans calling for him to step aside for Democrats to have the best shot of protecting the country from another rump presidency.Is Vice President Kamala Harris the only person who could replace him? Or should the Democratic Party try to put a popular midwest governor on the ballot.Either way, SCOTUS has given the next president of the U.S. an enormous amount of power, which could be used to break democracy as we know it.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL and A.B. have an ocean of bad news to discuss, starting with the decision by SCOTUS to grant presidents an insane amount of immunity, making a potential second term for Donald Trump all the more terrifying. Plus, should Vice President Kamala Harris take over the ticket? After President Biden's debate performance, she just might be the better choice.